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Encourage further exploration and discussion of the effects of new media and technology on society, education, and identity, as suggested by McLuhan's probing approach (11:33)

• Electric Age & Observation: Canada's perspective highlights critical views on U.S.-centric tech changes; 20th century defined by electric tech's invisible societal transformation. McLuhan challenges media assumptions.

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• Medium as Massage: Media significantly shape societal perceptions ("massage" vs. neutral tool). New media leverage old media for content, obscuring true impact.

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• Public Perception & Participation: McLuhan views media as having disruptive effects, notably television's mislabeling as sterile. His catchy slogans, like "the medium is the message," contribute to his thought-provoking appeal.

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• Critiques of McLuhan: Critics label him whimsical, yet his ideas permeate academia/pop culture. Technological shifts (e.g., telephone) reshape human relationships and organizations.

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• Privacy & Global Village: Modern privacy eroding due to digital info sharing. Electronic media fosters a 'global village,' blurring corporate/private life, impacting education and family structures.

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• Education vs. Media's Role: Modern education outdated compared to info-rich home tapestry. Electric media alters perception and concept of self, transitioning culture from literate to immersive engagement.

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• Art’s Role: Artists predict and reflect new media effects; pop art and humor evolve to capture electric age's discontinuities.

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• Cultural Identity Shifts: Teen fashion and music adapt towards corporate identities, while inward focus dominates youth culture influenced by media's self-exploration.

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• **Tele<p>- <b>Electric Age & Observation</b>: Canada's perspective highlights critical views on U.S.-centric tech changes; 20th century defined by electric tech's invisible societal transformation. McLuhan challenges media assumptions.

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• <b>Medium as Massage</b>: Media significantly shape societal perceptions ("massage" vs. neutral tool). New media leverage old media for content, obscuring true impact.

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• <b>Public Perception & Participation</b>: McLuhan views media as having disruptive effects, notably television's mislabeling as sterile. His catchy slogans, like "the medium is the message," contribute to his thought-provoking appeal.

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• <b>Critiques of McLuhan</b>: Critics label him whimsical, yet his ideas permeate academia/pop culture. Technological shifts (e.g., telephone) reshape human relationships and organizations.

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• <b>Privacy & Global Village</b>: Modern privacy eroding due to digital info sharing. Electronic media fosters a 'global village,' blurring corporate/private life, impacting education and family structures.

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• <b>Education vs. Media's Role</b>: Modern education outdated compared to info-rich home tapestry. Electric media alters perception and concept of self, transitioning culture from literate to immersive engagement.

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• <b>Art’s Role</b>: Artists predict and reflect new media effects; pop art and humor evolve to capture electric age's discontinuities.

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• <b>Cultural Identity Shifts</b>: Teen fashion and music adapt towards corporate identities, while inward focus dominates youth culture influenced by media's self-exploration.

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<b>Unassigned</b>

Encourage further exploration and discussion of the effects of new media and technology on society, education, and identity, as suggested by McLuhan's probing approach (11:33)

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